Cybersecurity Menace Crossword Clue — 6 Letters

One confident answer with explanation of the wordplay

HACKER

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A "hacker" is a classic cybersecurity menace — someone who illegally breaks into computer systems. The word is exactly 6 letters and strongly fits the clue's domain.

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BOTNETA botnet is a network of infected computers used for cyberattacks, a well-known cybersecurity threat at 6 letters.

TROJANA Trojan (horse) is a type of malware and a major cybersecurity menace, exactly 6 letters.

RANSOMShort for ransomware, a major modern cybersecurity threat, 6 letters — though less standalone as a term.

PHISHIPhishing is a cybersecurity menace, but 'phishi' is not a standard spelling — less likely.

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